Riverside Youth

We all have our fair shares of ups and downs, but the key is to remember that, much like the changing seasons, these rough patches are never everlasting. It's not easy, but it's important to be honest about our feelings and to keep our faith in Jesus. 

We invite you to sit in a moment of reflection and prayer. Quiet the noise of your busy life and truly immerse into all that God wants to give you. Open your heart and mind to all that Jesus has to offer.

Ever purchased something on a whim only to regret it later? Ever judged someone without knowing their story? Join us as we journey through our new series, 'In My Feelings', unpacking the emotions that a new school year can stir up. We delve into dealing with change, and the risks of 'following your heart'. 

Imagine facing a giant, being pushed into corners, feeling alone - sadly, this is the reality for those being bullied. Reflecting on personal experiences, we open up about the dark shadow of bullying and its dire consequences. We underline the urgency of kindness in a world where bullying is rampant, and we discuss the importance of checking our hearts. We challenge the idea of following our own understanding and instead, encourage trusting in the Lord wholeheartedly. We advocate for speaking up against bullying, making it clear that such behavior is unacceptable. Be prepared to reflect, be challenged.

Ever wondered how to hear from God and understand His messages? Ever felt overwhelmed by the mistakes you've made and the need for forgiveness? In our latest conversation with Juan Rios Jr. and Pastor Josh Forsberg, we unravel these mysteries. We talk about how hearing from God is a unique experience for each of us and tackle candid questions from our youth group about the blunders we've made in our spiritual walk. Learning from our missteps and feeling convicted is a potent reminder to seek God's mercy and reinforces the notion that His love is always within reach.

Accountability, we believe, holds significant importance in our journey. Join us as we explore this in-depth and discuss the transformative power of forgiveness. We share our insights on how our earthly and heavenly fathers can help guide us towards accountability and discuss the steps we need to take to ensure we don't fall into the same pitfalls again. We stress that no sin is greater than another and encourage using God's word as a guide for our actions.

On a quest to hear from the Lord? We share our thoughts on how the practice of journaling and seeking confirmations can bolster your faith and help you navigate life's decisions. We highlight the role accountability plays in aligning our actions with God's will and wrap up our conversation focusing on the intimacy with God. We believe that the Bible, prayer, and everyday life can all serve as channels for hearing His voice.

Ever wondered if God likes cheese? Or what it truly means to commit to a relationship with Jesus? Well, you're in for a treat because we tackle these thought-provoking questions and more in our very first Youth Podcast episode! Join us, Josh Forsberg and Juan Rios Jr, on this exciting journey to provide guidance, wisdom, and spiritual direction for our youth group.

We kick off with a hilarious discussion on whether God has a preference for cheese and then shift gears to delve into the deeper topic of the unending love of God. Discover how God's love differs from human love, and why it's essential to fully commit to a relationship with Jesus beyond just praying the salvation prayer. We also emphasize the importance of reading the Bible and applying it to our lives, making it a blueprint for living life to the fullest. Don't miss this engaging conversation, and remember to send us your questions via Instagram @Riverside_Youth, so we can continue providing our youth with the guidance they need.

In this episode Pastor Josh & Miranda  Forsberg and Taylor Buhs answer your questions related to dating. Can people date at any age? Are sneaky links bad? How do you have difficult conversations with the person you are dating?  What should I look for in a partner? What are some red flags in a relationship? 

In this episode Pastor Josh & Miranda  Forsberg and Taylor Buhs answer your questions related to sex. Should I desire sex before marriage? Why is it a bad thing to have sex before marriage? 

In the final week of our series You Do You, Pastor Josh talks about how it's time to put in the work on our faith and the things we need God to help us through. 

In this weeks message Pastor Josh opens up a brand new series called "You Do You" In this message he talks about how the Choice is yours to have a relationship with Jesus! 

In this week's message Pastor Josh talks about the experiences that we are allowing ourself to experience. Are we putting ourself in worldly experiences or FIRE experiences? 

In this weeks message Pastor Josh brings a message Titled "Re-flame the Fire." In this message he talks about how we need to constantly be re-flaming the fire inside of us to burn for Jesus.